Costs Paralegal

4 weeks ago

Bolton, Bolton, United Kingdom Keoghs LLP Full time

To support the team with delivery of their caseloads, completing delegated tasks in a timely and accurate manner.

Key Accountabilities

Updating the case management system, client and other parties on allocation to a file handler- Updating and maintaining an accurate log of allocations · Drafting basic Court documents
Diarising Court Orders
Booking Counsel for assessment hearings or as required· Procedural drafting (at basic level, common steps)· Settlement negotiations· Negotiation with third party re: extensions/further information· Drafting of appropriate settlement information· Review of incoming Part 36 Offers/other settlement proposals
Requesting extensions for PODs, when requested
Drafting basic court documents e.g. AOS and Notice of Change
Filing and serving Court documents
Sending out cheques for damages and costs· Interlocutory applications (basic)· Part 18 Requests for Information (pro forma)· Drafting N260· Preparing outcome reports once the case has concluded

Essential Skills and Attributes:

English & Maths GCSE grade A to C/Level 5 or equivalent
IT literate (Microsoft Office)
Organisational skills particularly the ability to prioritise and multi task
Interpersonal skills
Oral communication
Customer services skills
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to work independently
Ability to take initiative
Attention to detail
An understanding of client needs/requirements
Basic knowledge of litigation and costs process

Desirable:

Experience in a legal environment
Previous use of a case management system

Compensation package

Hybrid working 1 day in the office, 4 days remote, Health Care Cash Plan, Holidays 25 days plus 8 bank holidays (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days) increasing to 26 after 5 years' service and to 27 after 10 years' service, Death In Service - after 1 year, Employer Pension Contribution, Cycle to Work Scheme, Tech Scheme, Season Ticket Loan*, Gym Flex

Values

Our culture is focussed on making Keoghs sustainable and successful for our people and clients, with this our four values are at the heart of everything we do; We are connected We are Dynamic We are Innovative We succeed together

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